- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tullahoma, TN
Tullahoma High School
Federal NCES profile for Tullahoma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470420001715
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tullahoma High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,072
- students enrolled
Tullahoma High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tullahoma High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Tullahoma High School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 470420001715 · Tullahoma, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 21:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lincoln Elementary (506 students)
Tullahoma High School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tullahoma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- East Lincoln E
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- Robert E Lee E
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- East Middle Sc 420
East Middle School
420 students
- West Middle Sc 383
West Middle School
383 students
- Bel Aire Eleme 359
Bel Aire Elementary
359 students
What this shows Tullahoma High School reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tullahoma High School compares
Tullahoma High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Tullahoma High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tullahoma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tullahoma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Tullahoma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,072 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tullahoma High School
How many students attend Tullahoma High School?
Tullahoma High School has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,137 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tullahoma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tullahoma High School is 21:1, which is 37% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tullahoma High School?
The largest demographic group at Tullahoma High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tullahoma High School?
Tullahoma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tullahoma High School rank among public schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tullahoma High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides Tullahoma High School, Tullahoma also operates East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students), and East Middle School (420 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.